xenacanth9's Fish of the Day
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Pretty consistent really. Found your thread about halfway to today when I was falling into a rabbit hole of fish profiles, and worked my way back to day one, and always check it when it pops up in New Posts. Some of your descriptions are a little longer and meatier than others, but didn't notice any differences by week.
Thanks for making this thread.
Thanks for making this thread.
Honestly I just like all of them, because they are all so good mate!
They all are amazing! It’s great to learn a new species every day!
DAY 200
https://www.aquascapeonline.com/aquatic-live-stock-fresh-water-fish-oddballs-arapaima-gigas/
Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
Size: 6’ [Often smaller, sometimes larger]
pH: 6.0-7.0
Tank size: 10000G/Individual
Country of origin: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, possibly Guyana
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Relatively peaceful, though predatory. May be slightly aggressive.
Temperature: 75-85° F
Description
Here we are. Day 200. I will open this new era, days 200-299, with a massive freshwater fish that, to many, needs no introduction: Arapaima gigas. Arapaima gigas is a truly massive arowana relative from South America, that, at its maximum possible size, is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. This species typically reaches five to six feet in aquaria, though have been recorded at larger sizes, the largest of which on record being just over ten feet. It is estimated that they may even reach up to fifteen feet on occasion, though there are no verified specimens this large. In addition to this, these fish are also very bulky and heavy. While this species is predatory and somewhat aggressive, it is able to cohabitate with a number of other species either large enough to not fit in its mouth, or small enough that they are not worth pursuing. This truly impressive tankbuster is among the few fish featured here that could cause serious damage to you. While they are not particularly aggressive towards humans, and you should generally not worry about being attacked, an attack from a threatened arapaima could greatly endanger, or even end your life.
https://www.aquascapeonline.com/aquatic-live-stock-fresh-water-fish-oddballs-arapaima-gigas/
Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
Size: 6’ [Often smaller, sometimes larger]
pH: 6.0-7.0
Tank size: 10000G/Individual
Country of origin: Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, possibly Guyana
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Relatively peaceful, though predatory. May be slightly aggressive.
Temperature: 75-85° F
Description
Here we are. Day 200. I will open this new era, days 200-299, with a massive freshwater fish that, to many, needs no introduction: Arapaima gigas. Arapaima gigas is a truly massive arowana relative from South America, that, at its maximum possible size, is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world. This species typically reaches five to six feet in aquaria, though have been recorded at larger sizes, the largest of which on record being just over ten feet. It is estimated that they may even reach up to fifteen feet on occasion, though there are no verified specimens this large. In addition to this, these fish are also very bulky and heavy. While this species is predatory and somewhat aggressive, it is able to cohabitate with a number of other species either large enough to not fit in its mouth, or small enough that they are not worth pursuing. This truly impressive tankbuster is among the few fish featured here that could cause serious damage to you. While they are not particularly aggressive towards humans, and you should generally not worry about being attacked, an attack from a threatened arapaima could greatly endanger, or even end your life.
This next one has been one that I've been wanting to do forever, but I couldn't find a place to buy it anywhere until lately!
DAY 201
https://www.masterfisch.eu/en/damselfishes/63662-freshwater-demoiselle.html
Freshwater Demoiselle
Neopomacentrus taeniurus
Size: 4”
pH: 7.5-8.5
Tank size: 40G/1 small group
Country of origin: Kenya, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, possibly Taiwan
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Aggressive, though could possibly be kept in a community tank under the right circumstances
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: 1.005-1.025 [Can survive in 1.000 for an extended period of time, however. Best at around 1.010]
Description
While I have announced this previously, I feel as though this should be addressed once more. From day 200 onward, brackish fish will be occasionally included. There will be no more “brackish weeks.” Without further ado, Neopomacentrus taeniurus is a very rare freshwater to marine damselfish found in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. They are one of the few damselfish species known to do this. While these fish can live in high-pH freshwater for a decent amount of time, this is not recommended long-term. While full marine is possible, moderate brackish is best for this species. NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in the EU. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of the EU, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.
https://www.masterfisch.eu/en/damselfishes/63662-freshwater-demoiselle.html
Freshwater Demoiselle
Neopomacentrus taeniurus
Size: 4”
pH: 7.5-8.5
Tank size: 40G/1 small group
Country of origin: Kenya, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, possibly Taiwan
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Aggressive, though could possibly be kept in a community tank under the right circumstances
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: 1.005-1.025 [Can survive in 1.000 for an extended period of time, however. Best at around 1.010]
Description
While I have announced this previously, I feel as though this should be addressed once more. From day 200 onward, brackish fish will be occasionally included. There will be no more “brackish weeks.” Without further ado, Neopomacentrus taeniurus is a very rare freshwater to marine damselfish found in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. They are one of the few damselfish species known to do this. While these fish can live in high-pH freshwater for a decent amount of time, this is not recommended long-term. While full marine is possible, moderate brackish is best for this species. NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in the EU. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of the EU, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.
Nice way to kick it off! Can’t believe you haven’t had a single break from posting.
Beautiful- and probably as much of an a-hole as it’s marine cousins!DAY 201
https://www.masterfisch.eu/en/damselfishes/63662-freshwater-demoiselle.html
Freshwater Demoiselle
Neopomacentrus taeniurus
Size: 4”
pH: 7.5-8.5
Tank size: 40G/1 small group
Country of origin: Kenya, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, Tanzania, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, possibly Taiwan
Diet: Most live, frozen, and prepared foods of an appropriate size will suffice
Temperament: Aggressive, though could possibly be kept in a community tank under the right circumstances
Temperature: 75-80° F
sg: 1.005-1.025 [Can survive in 1.000 for an extended period of time, however. Best at around 1.010]
Description
While I have announced this previously, I feel as though this should be addressed once more. From day 200 onward, brackish fish will be occasionally included. There will be no more “brackish weeks.” Without further ado, Neopomacentrus taeniurus is a very rare freshwater to marine damselfish found in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. They are one of the few damselfish species known to do this. While these fish can live in high-pH freshwater for a decent amount of time, this is not recommended long-term. While full marine is possible, moderate brackish is best for this species. NOTICE: The link provided above is to a website based in the EU. Most entries previous to this one contain US links. If you live outside of the EU, this fish may be particularly expensive to ship.
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